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Fresh Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad with Feta

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A refreshing and easy Mediterranean salad combining crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta with a bright lemony vinaigrette. Ready in under 5 minutes, perfect for a light, wholesome meal or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium cucumbers, peeled if preferred, sliced thin
  • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled block feta cheese (about 150g)
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or oregano
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste (start with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few cracks of black pepper)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash cucumbers and tomatoes thoroughly. Peel cucumbers if preferred. Slice cucumbers into thin rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Chop tomatoes into bite-sized chunks about 1 inch pieces. Thinly slice red onion if using.
  2. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  3. Combine salad ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, add cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion. Pour dressing over and toss gently but thoroughly to coat evenly.
  4. Add feta cheese: Fold in crumbled feta cheese carefully to keep some chunks intact.
  5. Finish with herbs and seasoning: Sprinkle chopped parsley or oregano over the salad and toss gently. Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Optional resting: Let the salad sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

Use block feta crumbled by hand for creamier texture. Letting the salad rest for 10 minutes improves flavor melding. Drain excess tomato juice if tomatoes are very juicy to avoid sogginess. Use fresh lemon juice for best brightness. Dressing can be adjusted to taste. Store dressing separately if making ahead to keep salad crisp.

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